The band formed in Seattle suburbs in 2006, when Robin Pecknold met Skyler Skjelset. But in bigger awareness came in 2008 with releasing EP Sun Giant and later their self-titled debut album, that made a profound impact on the international musical landscape and and topped numerous "Best of " lists, including Rolling Stones or Pitchfork. On the follow-up album Helplessness Blues was met with the same critical praise as its predecessor and earned the band a Grammy nomination. The band has also grown up to six members.